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Mentioned in 2 episodes

Hey black child

Book • 2017
Originally written for the play 'The Black Fairy' in 1974, 'Hey Black Child' is a powerful poem that encourages Black children to recognize their potential and strive for greatness.

The poem was later published as a children's book in 2017, featuring illustrations by Bryan Collier.

It offers a counter-narrative to dominant discourses about Black childhood, emphasizing possibility and capability.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

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Camille Foster
when reflecting on a display during Black History Month.
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SPECIAL EDITION - Kmele Foster: Let's have an authentic racial reckoning.
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Kmele Foster
as a book he saw at his daughter's school, expressing concern about its message.
From Racial Reckoning to Race Abolition
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Dr. Ashaunta Anderson
as containing positive messages for young Black children.
The Science Sessions: Cultural Pride and Children's Health

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